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Midland Weather in May

Midland in May

The short of it: Midland in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 101 mm · daylight 14 h 48 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Midland an average May high of 17°, a low of 6° and some 101 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 48 min in mid-May, 83 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Midland runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Penetanguishene, 5 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Midland, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 22 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 48 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PenetanguisheneOntario5 km NW17°6°101 mm
ElmvaleOntario19 km S18°6°93 mm
Wasaga BeachOntario28 km SSW17°6°90 mm
Anten MillsOntario30 km S18°6°87 mm
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary SchoolOntario38 km ESE18°6°98 mm
Amigo BeachOntario39 km E18°6°98 mm
CollingwoodOntario40 km SW18°6°95 mm
OrilliaOntario40 km ESE18°6°99 mm

The Almanac · Midland Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Midland by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°115 mm17 km/h9 h 9 min✦
February-3°-12°79 mm17 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March2°-7°60 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°79 mm17 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May17°6°101 mm14 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
June22°12°92 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
July25°15°72 mm12 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August24°15°76 mm12 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September21°11°91 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°5°102 mm16 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November6°-1°100 mm17 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December0°-7°103 mm19 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Midland in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Midland in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Midland?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Midland in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 49 min in December to 15 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Midland in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Midland in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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